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Baltimore ranks near bottom of U.S. active lifestyles list

City came in 78th on survey; Md. also listed as 8th most dangerous state

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Updated: 11:40 AM EST Jan 5, 2015

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Baltimore ranks near bottom of U.S. active lifestyles list

City came in 78th on survey; Md. also listed as 8th most dangerous state

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Lots of Baltimoreans probably got up early to exercise Monday to keep their New Year's resolutions, but according to a new website survey, Baltimore is not winning any records when it comes to working out.WalletHub ranked the 100 most populated cities in the U.S. based on how well they accommodate or encourage an active lifestyle, and it appears Baltimore needs to shape up: Charm City ranked 78th.The study also said Baltimore is 92nd when it comes to how much is spent on physical activity, such as a gym membership and how often people use them.However, Baltimore was ranked better when it came to sports facilities and outdoor environments, such as parks. The city ranked 39th on that list.Md. ranked 8th most dangerousBaltimore's inactivity is highlighted at a time when an even bleaker study came out showing Maryland as the eighth most dangerous state in America.The website 247WallSt.com looked at numbers reported by the FBI and populations to make the determination. Nearly 468 violent crimes were reported per 100,000 residents in 2013 in Maryland.Unlike most dangerous states, Maryland's high crime rate cannot be explained by economic indicators since the poverty rate is considered the third lowest in the country.The states that were more dangerous than Maryland were Alaska, New Mexico, Nevada, Tennessee, Louisiana, South Carolina and Delaware.The site also listed the safest states. The top three were Vermont, Maine and Virginia.

BALTIMORE —

Lots of Baltimoreans probably got up early to exercise Monday to keep their New Year's resolutions, but according to a new website survey, Baltimore is not winning any records when it comes to working out.